yusuf, I looked at the entry level Viera smart tv the TX-l32e5.The new range has only been in the shops since mid February so its not surprising some places don't have the full range yet. I looked at it in my local independant dealer rather than a national chain of retailers and I'm going to ask if I can borrow one for a couple of days and check out what exactly it can and can't do. I did take my IPOD down to check out the Viera app but didn't get the opportunity to try it, though I have since learnt that the app only shows the remote buttons, not what is on the screen i.e menus.
If I manage to get my hands on one I'll let you know and if there are any specific questions about the functionality let me know and I'll check it out.
Gary----- Original Message ----- From: "Yusuf" <yusufaosman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 8:00 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Panasonic Viera smart TV with Voice guidance
Gary, Do you happen to have taken note of the specific model number? Which shop were you in? I've been trying to find the cheaper models and the only ones I've found have been over a grand.I'd be interested to know how you get on with Panasonic. What do you mean by getting the setup info to an external device?Yusuf On 18/03/2012 17:13, Gary Robinson wrote:Hi all, yesterday I had a chance to have a lookat the new Panasonic Viera smart TV range which includes voice guidance and audio description as mentioned on this list and on Insight radio last month. On the plus side, you can choose male/female voice, set voice rate and volume. The voice is good, it sounded better than my Goodmans Smart talk box and more responsive. IT speaks the channel, programme you are on and works within theprogramme guide, but sadly doesn't work within the various settings menus.Ironically therefore like audio description on DVDs you probably won't be able to turn on the voice guidance without sighted help. Sadly therefore and very frustratingly given the sheer amount of functionality and connectivity these TVs have (Internet, wifi,DLNA,USB,SD etc) most of the functionality will be wasted so far as a visually impaired user is concerned. There is a Viera remote control App for Apple devices, but i don't think this will help in providing access to the multiplicity of set up menus which controlmost of this very flexible TV's features. The full price of the 32" model is around £499 though it will probably be available cheaper if you look around. whilst Panasonic are probably to be commended on including voice guidance as standard across the range, it is nontheless very frustratingto be in effect short changed by the limitations of what they have provided.I am going to try to speak to someone in panasonic technical department and see if there is any way of getting the set up screen information output to an external device which might give a way of getting more access to these otherwise very impressive TVs. Gary** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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